The National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $10 million Cooperative Agreement to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation under the Soil and Water Conservation federal grant program (CFDA #10.902) for the period of September 1, 2022 through September 30, 2027.
The award will support conservation technical assistance to private landowners and organizations through a network of conservation professionals. It will fund six sub-awards totaling over 5,600 acres of habitat restoration and improvement projects across 10 states delivered by conservation non-profits. Projects include pollinator habitat enhancement, wetland restoration, invasive species control, and prescribed grazing education. The sub-awards will also develop 50 land management plans and engage over 500 agricultural stakeholders in conservation activities.
Subawards
Subrecipient
Amount
Awarded
Cheney Lake Watershed, Inc.Facilitate peer-to-peer advising by offering regenerative agriculture education and mentorship to a focused group of local producers who will engage…
$111,000
Nebraska Grazing Land CoalitionSustain two current Burn Coordinator positions to expand the Nebraska Sandhills Prescribed Fire program to the Southern Great Plains region of Nebraska. Project…
$371,131
The National Center For Appropriate Technology Inc.Provide conservation planning and technical assistance to at least 300 farmers and ranchers across the Lesser Prairie Chicken range and Ogallala Aquifer region.…
$262,346
Practical Farmers Of IowaProvide grazing education and technical assistance to producers to motivate the voluntary adoption of native perennials within a forage chain. Project will…
$201,844
Sustainable Food Laboratory, Inc.Train and support independent Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs) and agronomists to assist farmers in soil health planning and the adoption of conservation…
$119,948
Ranchland Trust Of Kansas, Inc.Support the recruiting and onboarding of technical specialists and project managers to secure pending and manage existing easements funded through the…
$132,354
Noble Research Institute LLCDevelop a producer-centric educational program to equip farmers with the knowledge to rebuild the soil on their land while building resiliency into their…
$126,131
The Nature ConservancySupport the development and facilitation of a farmer-led learning network focused on accelerating adoption of agricultural best management practices in…
$403,842
Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc.Expand sustainable forest management practices to new industrial landowners and adjacent family forest landowners in the Monongahela Forest focal geography of…
$250,000
Texas A&M Forest ServiceCoordinate education, outreach, technical, and financial assistance to restore, enhance, and conserve the longleaf pine ecosystem in East Texas, benefitting…
$100,000
Western Landowners AllianceProvide technical assistance to ranchers and farmers, including Tribal producers, to improve soil health and forage resources at the western edge of the…
$270,268
The Wetlands InitiativeProvide technical assistance to producers to increase implementation of on-farm conservation practices for water quality improvement across Illinois. Project…
Stearns County SwcdAccelerate agricultural best management practices in priority areas of the Sauk River watershed while focusing on historically underserved groups through…
$171,511
The Nature ConservancyThrough the US Dairy Feed in Focus (FiF) program, expand technical assistance and access to incentives for Michigan dairy farmers to scale the adoption of…
$259,174
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.Support grazing management planners to provide technical assistance to private landowners helping them enroll in Farm Bill programs and improve grazing…
$183,641
National Audubon Society, Inc.Expand capacity to fully establish Audubon Conservation Ranching in Kansas and Oklahoma via new partnership development, rancher engagement, technical…
$356,955
Pheasants Forever, Inc.Engage private forest owners and beef cattle producers within the Cumberland Plateau region of Tennessee through outreach and technical assistance and implement…
$299,602
Alabama Forestry FoundationEngage family forest owners and assist public land managers in Alabama to restore and enhance longleaf forests and improve habitat for at-risk species.…
$100,000
Pheasants Forever, Inc.Hire a Prescribed Fire Coordinator to provide technical assistance to private working lands and educate private landowners and public land managers in the use…
$300,000
Winnett Aces Inc.Assist agricultural producers in Central Montana in designing projects with economic, social, and ecological benefits and increase access to Farm Bill programs.…
$125,432
National Wild Turkey Federation Inc.Plan and implement voluntary conservation activities on USDA Agricultural Conservation Easement – Wetland Reserve Easements to improve wildlife habitat…
$75,000
The Kkac OrganizationProvide outreach and technical assistance to historically underserved landowners in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley to volluntarily restore or enhance 250 acres…
$187,000
American Bird ConservancyProvide technical assistance and outreach to assist in the recovery of grassland habitat by working with landowners and partners in northeast Texas to develop…
Evergreen Soil & Water Conservation DistrictAdvance use of best management practices on private land in Smyth County, Virginia to improve soil health and water quality by focusing on upland and riparian…
$453,684
The Nature ConservancyAccelerate the implementation of late successional forest habitat management in Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia to increase critical habitat for…
$147,850
National Wildlife FederationIncrease longleaf pine restoration, prescribed fire and community engagement on private lands in the North Carolina Sandhills region. Project will burn over…
$250,000
The Nature ConservancySupport controlled burning and habitat management and longleaf pine and wiregrass planting on partner properties, and support a new partnership with the…
$50,000
Chesterfield Soil And Water Conservation DistrictRestore and enhance 4,800 acres of longleaf habitat on private lands through longleaf establishment, management practices, prescribed fire, and long term…
$100,000
The Ruffed Grouse SocietyIncrease capacity for planning and implementing forest habitat management projects on state and private lands in western Virginia, with a focus on the Southwest…
$298,428
The Nature ConservancyAccelerate the conservation and restoration of the longleaf pine ecosystem in west Georgia and east Alabama. Project will perform 20,000 acres of prescribed…
$50,000
Valley Conservation Council Inc.Expand the permanent protection of wildlife corridors across fifteen properties totaling over two thousand acres. Project will prevent additional development in…
$50,000
Mississippi River TrustEnhance forest health and wildlife habitat on lands enrolled in the USDA's Agricultural Conservation Easement Program-Wetlands Reserve Easement Program (WRE) in…
$188,000
Texas Water TradeProtecting Continuous Flows on the Headwaters of the Colorado River (TX)
$29,243
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Quick answers
Who received award NR223A750007C002?
NR223A750007C002 was awarded to National Fish And Wildlife Foundation by National Resources Conservation Service (Department of Agriculture) on September 1, 2022.
How much is award NR223A750007C002 worth?
$10,000,000 has been obligated on NR223A750007C002.
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